Christ The King Catholic Primary School
95%
Capacity
397
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 397 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Procter, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6761st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 64 in Wirral.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 53 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Allport Road, Wirral, Wirral, CH62 6AE |
| Headteacher | Joanne Procter |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 420 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6761st of 13,686
Nationally
970th of 2,065
In North West
20th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
79
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Allport Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH62 6AE
Allport Road, Wirral
Wirral, CH62 6AE
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